- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202115
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks #6 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.7 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360012202115 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 11.3:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.7 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 747
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson
747 students
What this shows Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson compares
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Asian 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson
How many students attend Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
80.1% of students at Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson is Asian at 55.3% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks #6 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.